Miami Dolphins vs PADL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Miami Dolphins
Stay connected with the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. Access the latest team news, videos, photos, and podcasts. Enhance your event day with stadium maps, schedules, and live game day radio.
- Latest team news, videos, photos, podcasts
- Hard Rock Stadium event information and maps
- Team schedule, roster, and coaches
- Live game day radio
- NFL Game Center with stats and play-by-play
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The official app of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium provides fans with the latest Dolphins news, videos, photos, and team content. Easily switch to the Hard Rock Stadium experience to enhance your event day and see all that is happening at the stadium. Features include: • The latest news, video, photos, and podcasts from [MiamiDolphins.com](http://MiamiDolphins.com) • Hard Rock Stadium experience including upcoming events and stadium maps • Schedule, player roster and coaches • Miami Dolphins Cheerleader team and photos • Personalized Member Central: manage tickets, mobile wallet, and view your favorite content • Live game day radio (within 75 miles of Hard Rock Stadium) • NFL Game Center with play-by-play, scoring drives, stats, and game day livestreaming
PADL
Rent paddle boards conveniently through an automated system. Locate the nearest rental station and unlock a board to start your ride anytime. Enjoy effortless outdoor recreation.
- Automated paddle sport rentals
- Find nearest rental stations
- Unlock and ride paddle boards
- Paddleshare app
- On-demand rentals
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Welcome to PADL automated paddle sport rentals. Unlock and ride paddle boards anytime with PADL, the leading paddleshare app! Use our app to find the nearest station near you and ride.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Miami Dolphins at 4.6 against PADL's 3.7. Miami Dolphins also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 79). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Miami Dolphins holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miami Dolphins has 1.7K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Miami Dolphins's written reviews are positive against 47% of PADL's.
Miami Dolphins ships an update every 2 months, PADL every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Miami Dolphins | PADL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.7 (79 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews — better | 46.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 79 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #157 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miami Dolphins, LTD. | PADL Holdings LLC |
Customer experience
Miami Dolphins
PADL
User reviews
Miami Dolphins
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Informative and up-to-date
- 🔍 Comprehensive team and stadium information
- 💳 Convenient mobile wallet and payment features
- 📸 Great photos and visuals
- 🌐 Useful for out-of-state fans
Room to improve
- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 🔍 Lack of in-depth news and media content
- 🗺️ Confusing navigation and layout
- 🕰️ Slow or missing updates during off-season
- 💰 Lack of discounts/benefits for app users
PADL
From 79 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and easy rental process
- 👍 Convenient access to water activities without equipment ownership
- 🌟 High-quality, stable, and well-maintained boards
- 💰 Affordable membership plans with good value
- 🗺️ Multiple locations across Florida
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔐 Requires credit card storage in app (no digital wallet support)
- 💳 Aggressive billing practices with no partial hour increments
- 📵 App fails to load or connect to stations
- 🚫 Inability to rent multiple boards per account
Bugs and requests
Miami Dolphins
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Ticketing and wallet functionality issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved login and account management
- More video content (interviews, highlights, etc.)
- Customizable app settings and preferences
- Integration with other Dolphins/NFL platforms
- Expanded stadium and gameday features
PADL
Reported bugs
15 issues- App fails to load or shows splash screen indefinitely
- Account creation errors and sign-up failures
- App crashes during rental completion
- Board unlock system malfunctions
- Board lock system fails to register return
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- Incorrect board availability count displayed
- Rental timer continues after physical return
- Referral code not applied during signup
- Double charging for single rentals
- Automatic recurring charges without consent
- App disconnects from board mid-rental
- Station disappears from map after initiating rental
- Paddle unlock mechanism difficult or impossible
- App doesn't show nearby stations despite being on-site
- Billing system charges for failed unlock attempts
Requested features
14 requests- Apple Pay and digital wallet integration
- Partial hour billing increments (15-30 minute options)
- Ability to rent multiple boards per transaction
- Display pricing before requiring account creation
- Automatic session end when board is physically returned
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- Direct phone support instead of email-only
- Clearer in-app instructions for first-time users
- Referral code functionality that actually works
- Life jacket inclusion information
- One-month membership option (not just annual)
- Membership renewal notifications and invoice history
- Replace unstable kayaks with Ocean Kayak Malibu models
- Gift rental options for friends
- Daily rental rates as alternative to membership
In-app purchases
Miami Dolphins
No in-app purchases
PADL
No in-app purchases
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